Cup of Love — Franklin White

White's debut Fed Up With the Fanny brought us Kahlil, the BMW (Black Man Working)- a man who must reckon with the women in his life. White reveals that he wrote the novel, which offers a rare view of contemporary relationships from the male perspective, because "it's time to allow males, especially black males, to let the world know we're not all dogs". Cup of Love introduces Vance, a young man who starts out a dog, but finally reforms- only to find out that true love doesn't always run smoothly. Mix in a surprise inheritance, a political campaign, and a shady real estate deal, and the ingredients are set for an urban drama that is fresh, funny and emotionally satisfying- certain to leave readers clamouring for more from this talented author.